Alcorn County News

Northeast Community College will partner with local law enforcement for active shooter training on July 21 and 22 at Patterson Hall, with increased police presence expected.

Haleigh Leach chose Northeast for its affordability and discovered a supportive environment that helped her thrive academically and personally.

Deputies responded to a parked vehicle with occupants passed out and arrested two people on drug charges, according to authorities.

Several residents have received threatening calls from someone claiming to be an officer with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office, authorities say.

A dangerous heat wave is expected to persist in the Mid-South through Tuesday, with high heat index values. Relief is forecast for Wednesday.

A heat warning is in place for Memphis and the Mid-South through Tuesday, with temperatures feeling above 105 degrees.

A marginal and slight risk of severe storms is forecasted for tomorrow evening into early Wednesday, amid ongoing heat headlines.

Mississippi is accepting applications for its cadet law enforcement program through August 29, aiming to inspire future public safety leaders.

Temperatures and heat indices are expected to reach dangerous levels across Mississippi through July 22, prompting health warnings and safety tips.

MEMA warns residents of potential impacts from Tropical Depression Two, which may strengthen into a tropical storm and cause flash flooding along the Gulf Coast and southern Mississippi.